
Moscow Defends Against Massive Drone Incursion
Moscow's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reports 184 drones approached the city, with 18 neutralized near Moscow and most others stopped at far approaches.

Moscow's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reports 184 drones approached the city, with 18 neutralized near Moscow and most others stopped at far approaches.

Moscow sends 68% of its tax revenue to the federal budget, with receipts 1.5 times larger than total transfers to all Russian regions, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said at a forum.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed in a terrorist act near a Kudrinskaya Square restaurant on August 1. The blast, caused by an improvised explosive device, killed three people and injured 21. Sobyanin assured medical assistance for the injured and vowed that perpetrators would be found and punished.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 6,225 Ukrainian drones flew towards the Moscow Region in July, with 780 of them being destroyed as they approached the capital.

TASS estimates the July 7 drone attack on Moscow was the largest in two years, with over 430 drones targeting the Moscow Region. Air defenses downed most, destroying 36 near the capital.

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the Netherlands is fabricating reasons to intimidate Europe with an "imaginary Russian threat" and has provided no evidence for hacker accusations. This comes amidst ongoing tensions and accusations between Russia and Western nations.

Russian air defenses downed 24 Moscow-bound drones on Saturday, with a total of 51 destroyed the previous day, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 301 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across various Russian regions and over the Black Sea between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Drone debris fell in several areas, prompting evacuations in one instance, and temporary flight restrictions were imposed at multiple airports.

Rusya Savunma Bakanlığı, son 24 saatte 187 Ukrayna İHA'sını etkisiz hale getirdiğini duyurdu. Ayrıca, Harkiv'deki bir İHA depolama ve üretim tesisi vuruldu.

Moscow experienced its largest drone attack in two years, with over 190 drones downed by air defenses. The Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya was attacked, and drone debris caused damage in Lyubertsy, Zhukovsky, and Elektrostal, where one woman sustained a minor shoulder injury. Four Moscow region airports temporarily suspended flights.

Moskova'nın güneydoğusundaki Kapotnya bölgesinde bulunan petrol rafinerisi, Ukrayna tarafından düzenlenen yoğun İHA saldırısıyla vuruldu. Hava savunma sistemleri saldırıyı püskürtmeye çalışırken, bazı İHA'lar hedefe ulaştı. Saldırı nedeniyle havalimanlarında uçuş kısıtlamaları uygulandı.

Iran has categorized countries into "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly" based on their use of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a TV channel. This classification comes amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf.

A facility at the Moscow oil refinery sustained damage from a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported the incident, stating that emergency services are on-site and no injuries have occurred.

Russia's air defense systems intercepted 13 drones targeting Moscow since midnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Three drones were downed in the latest incidents, with emergency services responding to debris crash sites.

Russia's envoy to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that the strike on a college in Starobelsk, Ukraine, was deliberate and aimed at maximizing casualties. The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting, and the incident has drawn condemnation from Russia and increased support for Ukraine from the E3.

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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced that air defenses intercepted nine drones targeting the capital. Debris cleanup is underway. Since midnight Sunday, a total of 14 drones have been downed.

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The US Department of State announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the department will reconvene the political track of negotiations, while a security track will be launched at the Pentagon with military delegations from both countries.

Moskova Belediye Başkanı Sergey Sobyanin, başkente yönelik iki İHA saldırısının hava savunma sistemleri tarafından engellendiğini, bir İHA'nın ise bir binaya isabet ettiğini duyurdu. Olayda yaralanan olmadığı bildirildi.